club V country: Demands on the Irish squad

Shay Given - Plays for Newcastle United against Sheffield Wednesday today. Due to arrive in Dublin this evening.

Dean Kiely - Named in Bury's team to visit Sheffield United on the premise that they have no goalkeeping cover. Travels tomorrow morning.

Denis Irwin - Released from Manchester United's home game against Blackburn. Travels to Dublin today.

Jeff Kenna - Named in Blackburn's team. Will report for Ireland squad later in the day.

Steve Staunton - In Liverpool team against Leeds Utd. Reports to Mick McCarthy tomorrow morning.

Ian Harte - Refused permission by Leeds manager David O'Leary to join up early with Ireland squad. Arrives tomorrow morning.

Ken Cunningham - Plays for Wimbledon against Chelsea today before travelling to Dublin.

Phil Babb - On the bench for Liverpool. Will report tomorrow morning.

Gary Breen - Not due in Dublin until tomorrow evening after playing for Coventry against Everton earlier in the day.

Roy Keane - Exempted from club duty by Manchester United. Will travel today.

Mark Kinsella - Like Yugoslav goalkeeper Sasa Ilic, will be in action for Charlton against Middlesbrough today. Joins Ireland squad this evening.

Alan McLoughlin - Named in Portsmouth's team for their visit to Grimsby. Due in Dublin before tomorrow afternoon's training session.

Jason McAteer - Misses Liverpool's game because of a suspension. Travels today.

Damien Duff - Named in Blackburn's squad for the Old Trafford game, but doubtful because of a groin problem. Due to arrive in Dublin this evening.

Gareth Whalley - Plays in Bradford's home game against Swindon. Expected to arrive in time for training tomorrow.

Rory Delap - Has been excused from Derby game against Nottingham Forest on Monday evening. Arrives today.

Tony Cascarino - Travels from France tomorrow morning after playing for AS Nancy.

Niall Quinn - Fills a key role in Sunderland's plans for their away game against Port Vale. Due to link up with squad tomorrow morning.

David Connoly - Expected to start for Wolves against Norwich. Due in Dublin tomorrow morning.

Keith O'Neill - Named as one of Norwich's substitutes, will join Connolly on the same flight.